Rules of the Road · Western Rivers & Great Lakes
On the Western Rivers, an ascending vessel encounters a descending tow of barges. The ascending vessel should:
- ASound one short blast and alter course to starboard as the stand-on vessel
- BWait for the descending tow to initiate the passing signal, then respond accordingly✓ Correct
- CAnchor and wait for the tow to pass
- DSound five short blasts and proceed at full speed to clear quickly
Explanation
The descending tow has right of way on the Western Rivers under Inland Rule 9(a)(ii). The ascending vessel (give-way) must wait for the descending vessel to propose the passing arrangement by whistle signal, then respond accordingly. The ascending vessel does not initiate.
Authority: Inland Rule 9(a)(ii)
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